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Compared with chitosan\/zein film, films loaded with PEsO exhibited a significant increase in barrier capacity, thermal stability and antioxidant ability. SEM analysis showed that after the addition of PEsO, micropores and particles were formed on the film surface, which affected the mechanical properties of the film and decreased the tensile strength and elongation at break of the film. FTIR indicated that there are inter-molecular interactions between PEsO, chitosan, and zein. Thermo- gravimetric analysis showed that PEsO delayed the thermal decomposition of the film and improved its thermal stability. 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